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Things to see in Tsuruoka (Japan): 28 places and when to go
Tsuruoka is a town in Japan with around 100,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (10), Temples (5). The best known are Mount Gassan, Mount Haguro and Mount Yudono. The best time to come is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Japan · 38.7004, 139.8302
- Population
- About 100,000
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (10) · Temples (5) · Hot springs (4) · Museums and art (3) · Snow (3)
- Best time
- February to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to January and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- NRT Narita, 330 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Gassan, at 1,984 m.
What to see in Tsuruoka
The places in and around Tsuruoka, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount GassanMountain in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan24 km
- Mount HaguroMountain in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan13 km
- Mount YudonoMountain in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan23 km
- NihonkokuMountain located in the border of Niigata and Yamagata prefecture, Japan28 km
- Chidō MuseumOpen-air museum, Folk museum in Kachushin-machi Tsuruoka Yamagata Japan3.2 km
- Kinbō ShrineShinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan3.4 km
- Maya SanMountain in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan22 km
- Arakura ShrineShinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan11 km
- Mount AtsumiMountain in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, Japan20 km
- Dainichibō TempleBuilding in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan13 km
- Dewa Sanzan History MuseumMuseum13 km
- Five-storied Pagoda, Haguro-sanShinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan12 km
- Ideha Cultural MuseumMuseum12 km
- Mount FujikuraMountain in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, Japan13 km
- Mount Gassan Ski ResortSki field in Japan25 km
- Mount TakadateMountain in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, Japan10 km
- Mount YunosawaMountain in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, Japan11 km
- Yuzusame ShrineShinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan5.4 km
- Zenpō-ji TempleBuddhist temple in Tsuruoka, Japan9.7 km
- Arasaki LighthouseLighthouse in Japan12 km
- Hachimoriyama Ski AreaSki resort15 km
- Hagurosan Ski AreaSki resort14 km
- Kamo Rainbow BeachBeaches11 km
- Mount ArakuraMountain in Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture, Japan11 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
When to go to Tsuruoka
The best time to visit Tsuruoka is February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebBest time10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:06
- JunPossible14:42
- JulPossible14:27
- AugPossible13:31
- SepPossible12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovBest time9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. In April, 23 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tsuruoka
The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT, Narita), 330 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sakata, Yamagata10 places25 km
- Yamagata41 places64 km
- Niigata27 places111 km
- Sendai63 places113 km
- Akita15 places115 km
- Fukushima32 places121 km
And all of Japan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tsuruoka?
The best known: Mount Gassan, Mount Haguro, Mount Yudono, Nihonkoku, Chidō Museum. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tsuruoka?
February to May and October to November; also possible: December to January and June to September. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Tsuruoka?
The nearest main airport is Narita International Airport (NRT), 330 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tsuruoka as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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